Honeysuckle Plant
Honeysuckle is a fast-growing climber reaching up to 30 ft, thriving in USDA zones 4–9, requiring moist, well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, moderate moisture, and has medicinal properties used in traditional medicine.
Habit
Climber
Height
2 to 6 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Shade
Full sun to partial shade
Moisture
Moderate moisture
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Humid
Temperature (°)
10 to 30
Humidity (%)
50 to 80
Potting media
Peat-perlite mix
Fertilizers
Organic, potassium-rich
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
100-400 g
Flowering Time
Spring-Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Medicinal use for colds, flu, and sore throat.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% loam, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with organic fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids
Symptoms
White coating, yellowing leaves, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Neem oil, prune infected branches
In-Organic Remedies
Copper fungicides